Allen Walker's CPEP Home Page

Allen Walker
Lighting/Electrical Option

George Mason University Art &
Visual Technology Building
Fairfax, Virigina

“Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Allen Walker. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.”

Welcome to Allen Walker's Senior Thesis e-Portfolio

Reflection

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482	Outcome not able to be assessed (Score of 0)	Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable (Score of 1)	Minimum acceptable level of ability demonstrated (Score of 2)	More than minimum level of ability demonstrated (Score of 3)
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering				X
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data				X
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs				X
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems				X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility			X
g. An ability to communicate effectively				X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context			X
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning			X
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues				X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice				X
o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program				X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects				X

I felt that overall AE481W/AE482 have had a positive outcome for me. It has taught me a great deal about the building industry. I think the most important think that I took away is the interconnection between systems within buildings. Additionally, the correspondence between myself and professionals has been helpful to get prepared for starting work this upcoming summer. However, I do feel there are certain aspects of AE481W/AE482 that could be improved upon. The Lutron presentations were helpful in refining our designs for spring semester. However, I feel they could be more helpful if the discussion with the design professionals could be soley focused on the design concepts.

Most notably, I feel that the work load for the Lighting/Electrical options is out of proportion to that of other options. Between the lighting and electrical depth and the two depths, I feel that a reduction from four to three spaces could help balance out this work load. Also, I feel that thesis is very heavily geared towards the lighting rather than a balance between lighting and electrical.

The CPEP website was both helpful and a nuisance at the same time. It did help keep things organized and easy to find. As i'm also sure that it helps out for professors wishing to find information about our projects. However, I feel that the announcements portion of the site was redudant and I often forgot to update it when updating my site.